NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Larson (32) goes up into the fence after being involved in a crash on the final lap during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
Close up photo of debris from NASCAR wreck at Daytona in stands via @thejordanmiller twitter.com/TheJordanMille…
— Anthony De Rosa (@AntDeRosa) February 23, 2013
A wild wreck on the home stretch of the final lap of Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway sent one car’s engine, a tire and other parts crashing through the fence separating fans from the track and sending several fans to a nearby medical center. Check out FOXSports.com for the latest on the developing story.
Updates, reaction and photos from Twitter and elsewhere:
A good first-hand account here from a fan who was injured in yesterday’s crash.
NASCAR legend Bobby Allison thinks NASCAR has done a “great job” on improving driver and fan safety, pointing out that the heavy speeding engine that flew into the stands was successfully held up by the fence.
Daytona International Speedway president gave a Sunday morning press conference to confirm we will be racing as scheduled for the Daytona 500, pending weather. He faced a number of questions on Daytona’s plans for reviewing track safety.
.@disupdates' Joie Chitwood: Track met w/ #NASCAR at 8a about repairs & are "ready to go racing today." Not able to replace crossover gate.
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
RT @bobdillner: The catch fence where it was destroyed yesterday @disupdates @nascaronspeed #NASCAR #Daytona500lockerz.com/s/284930787
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
Reports say 2 fans in critical condition have now been stabilized w/ no life-threatening injuries. More»@speedcenter, 8:30a ET. #NASCAR
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
This was taken ~2 hrs ago. Staging being set up for #daytona500 w repairs continuing on fence in background. #nascar twitter.com/kristavoda/sta…
— Krista Voda (@kristavoda) February 24, 2013
Getting a picture of Stewart taking the win today at Daytona, caught the big crash… twitpic.com/c6c7e6
— Kristopher J Valckx (@bigdaddyvalckx) February 24, 2013
Here's our cameraman literally running for his life. Incredible. (USA Today) cropped photo. twitter.com/caralagana/sta…
— Cara Lagana (@caralagana) February 24, 2013
NASCAR says it blocked Daytona crash video out of "caution," "respect" for injured: journ.us/Wb98mK Fan says he "meant no disrespect"
— Poynter (@Poynter) February 24, 2013
Brother of one injured said it was like a "warzone" when the crash occurred. But he is not afraid to go back. #NASCAR #daytona
— David Newton(@DNewtonespn) February 24, 2013
.@wendyventurini also tells @speedcenter of the two in critical condition, one is a minor & the other has a head injury. #NASCAR
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
.@disupdates' Joie Chitwood: Fans will not be moved for #Daytona500. "We expect to go racing tomorrow with no changes." #NASCAR
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood and NASCAR Vice President of Racing Operations Steve O’Donnell have addressed the media. Chitwood: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our race fans … We transported 14 people off property and treated 14 people at our on-track care center.” O’Donnell said he was confident they would be ready to run tomorrow’s Daytona 500. They declined to give updates on the conditions of the injured fans.
NASCAR tickets with a warning about entering at your own risk:
Re. NASCAR's right to fan video: Note what every ticket says: ow.ly/i/1zBO3(Via @michaelprocton, @magnetion)
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) February 23, 2013
MT @speedpr1: UPDATE: Statements from @disupdates & #nascar regarding major crash & fan injuries expected at 7p ET - @speed will carry live
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 23, 2013
Wow. So glad he’s ok RT @noble_jim: Pic from my buddy Craig who was shooting at flagstand. He's OK - check out cam twitter.com/Noble_Jim/stat…
— Jeremy Troiano (@JT_Tribbiani) February 23, 2013
MT @speedcenter: We will continue w/ news on the Daytona crash until 7:30p ET on @speedcenter & @speed. Will bring news as available.
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 23, 2013
RT @tomjensen100: Statement coming from Michael Annett's team shortly. @nascar said earlier he was awake and alert. #NASCAR @disupdates
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 23, 2013
Worker hoses down engine after Larson's crash tore into catchfencing spraying debris into stands. twitpic.com/c6abh3
— Tony Bolick (@NASCARDevil85) February 23, 2013
Safety crews were working on at least five people after Daytona crash: usat.ly/XTaTPG // twitter.com/USATODAYsports…
— USA TODAY Sports (@USATODAYsports) February 23, 2013
@thematthewkeys @jimfloydmesh Tire 30-40 rows up. Photo taken and posted to twitter by spectator twitter.com/LtAndyNorris/s…
— Lt. Andy Norris (@LtAndyNorris) February 23, 2013
Tire in the stands at Daytona! Person injured as well. Went right through the fence. #daytona500 #nascar #Daytona twitter.com/TheMeisterMan/…
— Kevin Meister (@TheMeisterMan) February 23, 2013
Eyewitness photos: Ambulances at Daytona Beach race following wreck - twitter.com/MrEnduro22/sta… via @mrenduro22
— Matthew Keys (@TheMatthewKeys) February 23, 2013
Kyle Larson's engine goes through the catch fence at Daytona during wild last lap crash in Nationwide race. twitter.com/WGRFastTrack/s…
— Dave Buchanan (@WGRFastTrack) February 23, 2013
Photo: The Daytona infield full of safety vehicles. #NASACR twitter.com/MattWeaverSBN/…
— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverSBN) February 23, 2013
.@disupdates' Joie Chitwood: Track met w/ #NASCAR at 8a about repairs & are "ready to go racing today." Not able to replace crossover gate.
— NASCAR on SPEED (@NASCARonSPEED) February 24, 2013
Re. NASCAR's right to fan video: Note what every ticket says: ow.ly/i/1zBO3(Via @michaelprocton, @magnetion)
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) February 23, 2013
